Headline:
Flood Warning issued June 8 at 11:45PM CDT until June 10 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
Event:
Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 9:45pm
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Kansas...
Neosho River at Oswego affecting Labette and Cherokee Counties.
Neosho River near Parsons affecting Labette and Neosho Counties.
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Neosho River near Parsons.
* WHEN...Until late Wednesday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 23.0 feet, Flood waters spread over fields to a
distance of 1 and one fourth miles. Several county roads, mainly
along the left bank are inundated. Several residents which live
along the right bank in the vicinity of Highway 400 may experience
water entering their homes at basement levels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:30 PM CDT Monday the stage was 24.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 24.9
feet just after midnight tonight. It will then fall below
flood stage late tomorrow evening.
- Flood stage is 21.0 feet.
Instruction:
Do not drive into flooded areas or go around barricades. Nearly two
feet of water will carry most vehicles away. Turn around, don't
drown.
Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet
and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim,
or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters,
stop, turn around and go another way.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Tuesday afternoon at 100 PM CDT.
Area Description:
Labette, KS; Neosho, KS
Forcast Office:
NWS Wichita KS
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov